Robert Pether, a construction engineer, who has been held in Iraq for five years, has arrived in Ireland on a flight from Baghdad.

TUI members are the latest public sector workers to begin industrial action over delays in agreeing a new pay deal with the Government.

One person was killed and 11 others were wounded in a fresh attack at Riyadh's international airport, Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority said.

Minister for Foreign Affairs Helen McEntee has described as "concerning" US President Donald Trump's call for Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to be replaced as leader.

Inshore fishermen are seeking permission to commercially catch bluefin tuna in Irish waters, noting it would "make a massive difference" in coastal communities.